Tag: movie musical
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‘West Side Story’ (2021) Improves on and Is Limited by the Original
Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story (2021) improves on the original’s terrible representation, poorly written romance, and more. –> check out reviews & film summary
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Tick, Tick… BOOM! Is An Artist’s Fond Tribute To His Idol For All Fans of Musical Theater
At its heart, it’s a fond tribute to an influential artist and thus one that can speak to everyone’s inner artist, even if it lacks the sincere commentary you may wish to see.
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Dear Evan Hansen: Great Songs, Questionable Implications!
I first saw Dear Evan Hansen on the Broadway stage. Apparently, I was so blown away by the magic of theater that I didn’t pick up on the questionable dynamics. The story’s clumsy handling in the movie brought those issues to light.
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‘In the Heights’ is the Gold Standard for Movie-Musicals
In case you were running a little low on optimism this week, In the Heights starring Anthony Ramos, Melissa Barrera, Leslie Grace and Corey Hawkins will lift your spirits so sky-high, you’ll be dancing as you walk down the street. Inciting goosebumps from its opening number onward, this electrifying film follows a cast of young…